Parents could draw from their Social Security early to spend time with a new child in exchange for delaying retirement, under a proposal unveiled by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.

The move to address paid family leave is unusual for a Republican, as the idea has typically had Democratic support, and it’s unclear whether Rubio’s idea will be able to gain traction. Although a House version of the legislation, the Economic Security for New Parents Act, will be filed by Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., it does not yet have any co-sponsors in the Senate.

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